Although these cholesterol medications are some of the safest and most effective, they can come with unwanted side effects. We asked a doctor to explain.

Statins reduce the build-up of fatty plaques that lead to blockages in blood vessels, though reported side effects and the extent of how often they are prescribed has attracted controversy.

While they have lots of benefits, statins are also associated with muscular side effects, ranging from muscle pain to ...

High bad cholesterol is a risk factor for a common type of heart disease, yet approximately 40% of Americans living with high ...